2006-12-28 11:04:54 · 10 answers · asked by cstoa10 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
This was true after the Viet Nam era. At that time all military branches cut back on their pilots. Some stayed in other jobs, some moved on to commercial airlines.
2006-12-28 11:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by jpbofohio 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
True. First, the Air Force or Navy make for a great training ground for pilots. Second, after Vietnam and up through the 1970's and '80's, there were a lot of experienced fliers with no jobs. Most went into commercial aviation. Chances are that the next gray haired pilot you have served proudly in Viet Nam.
But, this is slowly changing as that generation is aging itself into retirement. The US will find itself with a shortage of experienced pilots within the next 5 to 7 years.
2006-12-28 11:11:08 · answer #2 · answered by Bobbobla 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's true. Well, except for John Travolta. He is one of the most qualified pilots in the entire world.
How do I know? I work at a flight training school.
Most pilots today have extensive military flight time & are required to undergo periodic training and drug testing regardless of their experience or background.
2006-12-28 11:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by gone 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not true. Most civilian pilots are trained by the
airlines they flight for. However. Test pilots are
often former military pilots.
2006-12-28 11:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by Alex S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm going to respond to your question with a query. you're to blame for interviewing and hiring 15 new 757 rated pilots. you have 20 ex armed forces pilots that have hundreds greater hours logged , greater effective than 10 years adventure wanting the activity. additionally you have a hundred- 22 twelve months olds that have long previous by way of a "pilot college" truly have the mandatory adventure, and little to no actual international adventure. which might you hire? regrettably for the the armed forces, they are nevertheless dropping those senior pilots. (they are retiring in droves) the airlines are often their decision of profession
2016-10-28 14:10:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of them do have military training. Those without a military background pay a lot for flight school, lessons, and licensing. Those with a military background already know how to fly, and just need instruction and certification in the aircraft they are about to fly for their airline.
Without the military, it costs a lot to be a pilot.
2006-12-28 11:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep most of them do go on as commercial airline pilots.
Heck if i knew how to fly a plane i would to.
FYI i personally know 4 who are
2006-12-28 11:09:28 · answer #7 · answered by asianator14 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about most, but I'm sure some of them received prior military training.
2006-12-28 11:44:58 · answer #8 · answered by ROBERT L O 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, many are former Air Force piolts.
2006-12-29 08:09:02 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There have been times when this was very true. Currently, it is not the case.
2006-12-28 11:10:15 · answer #10 · answered by Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋